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Titles in This Set
Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption
The Green Mile
Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton (Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption) & Gollancz (The Green Mile)
Age Range: Adult
Overview
This two-book paperback set brings together two of Stephen King's most beloved works of prison-set fiction: Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption, the novella that inspired the acclaimed film, and The Green Mile, King's atmospheric death-row masterpiece. Both stories explore confinement, injustice, and the flickers of hope and humanity found in the darkest of places, making this bundle a compelling pick for any fan of literary suspense, classic King, or character-driven drama.
About the Books
Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption follows Andy Dufresne, a quietly determined convict serving time in Maine's Shawshank State Penitentiary for a crime he insists he did not commit. Narrated by fellow inmate Red, the story traces a deep and unlikely friendship forged behind bars, alongside Andy's patient, ingenious plan that unfolds across decades. Originally published within King's 1982 collection Different Seasons, it later became the basis for the multi-Oscar-nominated film The Shawshank Redemption, and is now available in this standalone paperback edition. The Green Mile takes readers to Cold Mountain Penitentiary's death row in 1932, where block supervisor Paul Edgecombe encounters John Coffey, a gentle giant convicted of an unspeakable crime. As the story unfolds along the corridor nicknamed "the Green Mile," questions of guilt, innocence, and inexplicable grace come to the fore. Told with King's trademark blend of tension and empathy, it remains one of his most acclaimed and widely read novels, and was adapted into the celebrated film starring Tom Hanks. Together, these two paperbacks showcase Stephen King at his most emotionally resonant, moving beyond horror into stories of justice and redemption.
- Two of Stephen King's most acclaimed prison-set stories in one paperback bundle
- Includes the novella behind the iconic film The Shawshank Redemption
- Features The Green Mile, a Bram Stoker Award-winning modern classic
- Ideal gift for Stephen King fans, book clubs, and lovers of literary suspense
- Compact, portable paperback format, easy to read and share
- Brand new copies, perfect for building a King collection or starting one
About the Author
Stephen King is one of the world's most celebrated storytellers, the author of more than sixty novels and story collections that have sold hundreds of millions of copies worldwide. Best known for horror, he has also produced enduring works of literary fiction and suspense, including the novellas collected in Different Seasons and standalone novels like The Green Mile. His stories have been adapted into some of the most acclaimed films in cinema history, and his influence on modern popular fiction is unmatched.
Why You'll Love This Set
For anyone who loves stories of resilience, injustice, and redemption, this pairing delivers two of Stephen King's most human and unforgettable tales in a durable, giftable paperback format.
Please Note: Cover design may vary slightly and reflects the current UK paperback edition as shown in the listing images.
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